Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning continues or is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...

Fall Creek at Millersville.

Fall Creek near Fortville.

White River from Muncie to Edwardsport.

.Significant rainfall over the past 3 to 4 days has resulted in flooding along the White River and associated tributaries in central Indiana. Major to record flooding is occurring along the White River near Indianapolis and in the northeastern portion of the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Residents of these areas in flood zones are advised to follow the recommendations of local emergency officials, as evacuations have occurred in some areas.

Additional rain is possible at times through the weekend. Please stay advised of the latest forecasts and conditions through the weekend into next week, especially those who live near waterways or other flood prone areas.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...White River at Elliston.

* WHEN...From this morning to Sunday, August 23.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, State Road 157 between Worthington and Bloomfield begins to flood. County Road 175 south of Bloomfield floods. County Road 100 W between CR 110 N and SR 67 (Jefferson Twp), CR 850 N between SR 48 and SR 157 (Jefferson Twp), CR 250 W between SR 54 and CR 250 N (Fairplay Twp), CR 200 W between CR 157 S and CR 260 S (Washington Twp), CR 100 W between CR 100 S and CR 260 S (Washington Twp), and CR 100 W between CR 250 W and the White River affected by high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this morning to a crest of 23.8 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Saturday, August 22. - Flood stage is 18.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood